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18th C. Italian Giltwood, Bronzed Lacquer & Crystal Louis XVI Period Chandelier

About the Item

This Regal Monumental Louis XVI Period Giltwood, Bronze-Lacquer, Tôle, Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier was made in Italy in the 18th century. The elegant hand-carved Giltwood and Bronze-Lacquered Foliate Stem is carved with rings, fluting, egg-dart, reeds, and acanthus motifs. The Foliate Stem is crowned by a wrought iron S-Scrolled Corona with crystal faceted Star Rosettes that suspend the twelve hand-pinned faceted crystal chains. Above the wrought iron S-Scrolled Corona is the Giltwood and Bronze-Lacquer carved Plum with a Gilt Acorn Final on top. The Giltwood Console Ring holds the twelve wrought iron scrolled Candle Branches adorned faceted crystal chains, crystal faceted Star Rosettes, hand-cut crystal Spears, and crystal Bobeches. Below the Console Arms is a elegant hand-carved Giltwood and Bronze-Lacquered Foliate Acanthus receiver bowl, a giltwood Bobeche, and a giltwood reeded elliptica bottom Finial. The Foliate Stem is held together with the original wrought iron Rod and hanging Shackle.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Diameter: 42 in (106.68 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1770s- 1790s
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired with UL Listed parts. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. There has been some minor touch-up to the Bronze-Lacquer and Giltwood.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: David Skinner Antiques DSA38770621stDibs: LU887033877062

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